How scarce is the Kedgeree S3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828-39.

When was COV-1087 posted?

COV-1087 is dated 10 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S3 (1828-39).

COV-1087

10 March 1832 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 March 1832, Kedgeree S3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1087) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

10 March 1832

Description

Kedgeree: 1832 (10 Mar.) entire letter (seal missing) from Rangoon to Calcutta "pr Schr. Thistle" showing boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" (HG S3) and oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" with date in manuscript, very good strikes and a rare combination of the handstamps; also (HG 16a) and (HG SR22) struck on arrival.

Auction

Spink

Contractor, Lot 115, (Dec. 1999)

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 9, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor Michael Manning

Same office

Other recorded marks at Kedgeree

14 marks

14 other pre-1854 postal markings of Kedgeree are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Kedgeree pre stamp cover

COV-1087 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 10 March 1832 bearing the Kedgeree S3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kedgeree postal history — the office known today as Khejuri, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Contractor lot 115 (Dec. 1999); and Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 9 (Sept. 2015).

1 image of COV-1087 is recorded (front); the Kedgeree S3 mark itself is recorded in use 1828-39.

Questions about COV-1087

What is COV-1087?: COV-1087 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 10 March 1832, bearing the Kedgeree S3 handstamp in black. Kedgeree: 1832 (10 Mar.) entire letter (seal missing) from Rangoon to Calcutta "pr Schr. Thistle" showing boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" (HG S3) and oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" with date in manuscript, very good strikes and a rare combination of the handstamps; also (HG 16a) and (HG SR22) struck on arrival.
How scarce is the Kedgeree S3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828-39.
What is the provenance of COV-1087?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Contractor lot 115 (Dec. 1999); and Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 9 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-1087 posted?: COV-1087 is dated 10 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S3 (1828-39).

About this record

This 10 March 1832 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree S3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, Contractor, lot 115, (Dec. 1999); Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 9, (Sept. 2015).